In the semi-final of the European Cup on July 11th, England beat the Netherlands 2-1 with the winning goal of Watkins, successfully advancing to the final. After the match, England player Bellingham was interviewed and expressed his views on Watkins' outstanding performance and the team's future outlook.
Bellingham couldn't hide his excitement when talking about Watkins' game-winning goal. He said, "Watkins came on and won the game. We're really grateful for that because I didn't know if I was going to last another half hour. He came on and took his chance and brought the team a win. I was happy for him and proud of him. The whole team is excited for him, he's our hero and he saved us." Bellingham's words were full of respect and gratitude for his teammate Watkins and reflected the deep emotion and understanding between the team.
Bellingham then spoke about how it felt for England to reach the final. He said, "Our cohesion in these games is second to none. We showed that again. These moments have been wonderful and they have made us a closer team and family. The key now is to continue that in the final." Bellingham believes that the team's cohesion is a key motivator to keep moving forward in the tournament, and that this cohesion has allowed them to come together and work together in the face of adversity.
Bellingham showed a cautious but confident attitude towards the rival Spanish team he will face in the final. He said, "The Spanish team played very well, they are really strong. But it's a one-game tiebreaker and anything can happen. I'm sure we'll sit down, analyze them carefully and make the right judgment. It will be interesting to go head-to-head with them." Bellingham is well aware that Spain are not a bad side, but he is also confident that England have the ability to be at their best in the final and put up a close and exciting fight against their opponents.
